Roane State Community College

www.roanestate.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,680

5.12% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$5,249

After Financial Aid

2016 Acceptance Rate

99.6%

2,085 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

5,002

47% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

35.9%

335 Graduates

About

Roane State Community College is a higher education institution located in Roane County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Roane State Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (464 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (60 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees).

In 2024, 1,041 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Roane State Community College. 62.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (894 degrees), 17.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Roane State Community College is $4,680, which is $−3,480 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Roane State Community College is $4,680, which is $3,480 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,249.

In 2024, 85% of undergraduate students attending Roane State Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,680

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Roane State Community College was $4,680. The cost of tuition at Roane State Community College is $−3,480 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Roane State Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,249

2024 Value

51.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Roane State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,249. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Roane State Community College grew by 51.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Roane State Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,590

Room and Board

$1,471

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Roane State Community College was of $13,590 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 61.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,471. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 4.36% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Roane State Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Roane State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.94% with respect to 2023, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Roane State Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Roane State Community College received 2,085 undergraduate applications in 2016, which represents a 3.43% annual growth. Out of those 2,085 applicants, 2,076 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.6% acceptance rate.

There were 5,002 students enrolled at Roane State Community College in 2024. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Roane State Community College has an overall enrollment yield of 68%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2016

2,076

Accepted Out of 2,085

In 2016, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Roane State Community College was 99.6% (2,076 admissions from 2,085 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2015, which was 99.3%. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of applicants declined by 3.43%, while admissions declined by 3.13%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Roane State Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2015)

Scores Submitted (2015)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Roane State Community College in 2015 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Roane State Community College had a total enrollment of 5,002 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Roane State Community College is 2,349 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,653. This means that 47% of students enrolled at Roane State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Roane State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.9% White, 4.72% Hispanic or Latino, 3.46% Two or More Races, 2.3% Black or African American, 1.04% Asian, 0.26% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.12% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Roane State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.7%), followed by White Male (31.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.03%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Roane State Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,002 students. The full-time enrollment at Roane State Community College is 2,349 and the part-time enrollment is 2,653. This means that 47% of students enrolled at Roane State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Roane State Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Roane State Community College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Roane State Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Roane State Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,796 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
236 enrolled students
Two or More Races
173 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Roane State Community College is 75.9% White, 4.72% Hispanic or Latino, 3.46% Two or More Races, 2.3% Black or African American, 1.04% Asian, 0.26% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.12% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 600 students (12%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 255 more women than men received degrees from Roane State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Roane State Community College is white (894 degrees awarded). There were 17.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Roane State Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (464 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (60 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Roane State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (465 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (70 degrees), and Human Sciences (40 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Roane State Community College are Registered nurses (1,594,887 people), Accountants & auditors (1,033,184 people), Other managers (839,574 people), Financial managers (539,068 people), and Chief executives & legislators (429,265 people).

The most specialized majors at Roane State Community College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (465 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (70 degrees), Human Sciences (40 degrees), Health (327 degrees), and Business (87 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Roane State Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Roane State Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (465 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (70 degrees), Human Sciences (40 degrees), Health (327 degrees), and Business (87 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Roane State Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,963,431 people), Elementary & secondary schools (910,169 people), Computer Systems Design (644,314 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (530,892 people), and Banking & related activities (469,518 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Roane State Community College.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded
Electromechanical Technology
21 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
20 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Roane State Community College was General Business Administration & Management with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Roane State Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

393

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

648

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 393 degrees were awarded to men at Roane State Community College, which is 0.606 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (648).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Roane State Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 175 degrees were awarded to men at Roane State Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.603 times less than the 290 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 290 degrees were awarded to men at Roane State Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.66 times more than the 175 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 20% of students graduating from Roane State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
894 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
51 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Roane State Community College is white (894 degrees awarded). There were 17.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

1.73% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
704 degrees awarded
White Female
677 degrees awarded
White Female
667 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Roane State Community College is white female (704 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (677 degrees).

Operations

Roane State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $22.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.62M (11.8%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Roane State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 62.1M. Roane State Community College employs 47 Associate professors, 44 Assistant professors and 14 Professors. Most academics at Roane State Community College are Female Assistant professor (31), Female Associate professor (30), and Male Associate professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Roane State Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 91 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 55 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

Endowment

$22.2M

2024 Endowment

26.4%

growth from 2023

Roane State Community College has an endowment valued at about $22.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Roane State Community College grew 26.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $15.8M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Roane State Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.14M - Federal
$1.48M - State
$308k - Local

As of 2024, Roane State Community College received $1.14M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.48M from state grants and contracts, and $308k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$28.1M

2024 Salaries

7.53%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Roane State Community College paid a median of $28.1M in salaries, which represents 45.3% of their overall expenditure ($62.1M) and a 7.53% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.61% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.31% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$7.43M

Instructional Salaries

111

Number of Employees

In 2024, Roane State Community College paid a total of $7.43M to 111 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Roane State Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 91 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 55 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

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